Meghan Markle’s Title Was Just Made Official — and She's Most Def Not a “Princess”

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are making their relationship official during the royal wedding on Saturday—and she was just gifted an official title by her majesty the Queen. What do you think your grandma will give you for YOUR wedding? Probs not this!

As was expected, Meghan and Harry are now the Duke and Duchess of Sussex—which is a fancy-sounding title that hasn’t been used since the 1840s when Prince Augustus Frederick was alive. A dukedom is the highest rank in the "British peerage," and get this: Meghan will be the first EVER Duchess of Sussex. (Not to be confused with a princess! Don't get it twisted!)

Buckingham Palace confirmed the news, writing "The Queen has today been pleased to confer a Dukedom on Prince Henry of Wales. His titles will be Duke of Sussex, Earl of Dumbarton and Baron Kilkeel. Prince Harry thus becomes His Royal Highness The Duke of Sussex, and Ms Meghan Markle on marriage will become Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex."

So, what do we call Meghan? Apparently, she'll be referred to as Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex. Though apparently her rank (not title!!!!!) will be a "princess by marriage of the United Kingdom, Great Britain and Northern Ireland." Sounds legit.

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